Hi all... I have most certainly been bitten by the Farmall bug, and BAD. Last weekend, I attended two parades for our local Oktoberfest Grenadier Corps, and like most rural parades, there were nicely restored old tractors there. This was the first time I had seen a Farmall C up close and personally since I have been on the forum. I actually saw a Demonstrator C as well, and that was neat. I was wondering what everybody's opinions were of them? They seem to shoot the gap between the A/B tractors and the H, but is there really an appreciable difference between either tractor that makes the C stand out? I admit that I know nothing about them really. Are the engines similar to either the H or A/B? I have heard it referred to as a "straight axle B" tractor...is there any truth to that?

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Deep down inside, the C is a Farmall A. It replaced the B and had changes to address some B shortcomings. The things addressed were greater flexibility of track width, availability of a wide front and addition of hydraulics. The engine is a C-113 of Super A vintage so it has a place for the hydraulic pump. Most of the engine, transmission, final drive and hydraulic parts are identical to the Super A.

I have a '52 super "C" as a chore tractor. It has good power and handling. We had a Massey Harris 22 on the farm when I was a kid, the "C" is a much better tractor. The cons are; it is a tall tractor, hard to get on and off. The lift rod, (mine is 3pt) runs by your left leg and limits movment. Other than that it is fine. I like the short turning radius of a row-crop.

Best,MikeTractors are made to work!"A Cub will do as much as a team of horses,.. More in hot weather!" - C. W. Spradlin 1909-1994

Man... I have it figured out. I have FARMALL FEVER. The Cub is just the "gateway drug" to the Tractor addiction like Mary Jane is the gateway to other drug addiction! I have the addiction really badly!! I'd love a C!

Jim Becker wrote:Deep down inside, the C is a Farmall A. It replaced the B and had changes to address some B shortcomings. The things addressed were greater flexibility of track width, availability of a wide front and addition of hydraulics. The engine is a C-113 of Super A vintage so it has a place for the hydraulic pump. Most of the engine, transmission, final drive and hydraulic parts are identical to the Super A.

You are going to need a larger yard.

Does the C have a final drive? I thought it was a straight axle tractor like the H and Ms did?

I owned a Super C for many years, and really liked the dual hydraulics that allows you to change the plow draft on the fly. I also did a lot of sickle bar mowing with it. In one of my dumber moments I sold it several years ago and have regretted the sale ever since. if I find one at areasonable price it might just follow me home ! Berlin

I have a C under restoration. It is the tractor that is responsible for giving me tractor fever, and connecting me and Otis and subsequently the reason I now own my farm. Aside from that being enough to make a great tractor, I really like the utility of it. A good 2 row tractor. Decent power. Sits high and wide and yet still small enough to get through the woods with a trailer of wood. I love my C!